I'm just giving a heads up to those that have iron deficiency anemia can take 30-60 drops per day with water and it will help you build up iron without the awful pains from iron tablets. It's more of a natural approach and thus will be absorbed quicker and more easily into the body. I take these myself and I love it. The taste grows on you and at first, it tasted horrible but now it reminds me of caramel.
Here are some of the side effects which can be/ are minor compared to other drugs:
- Yellow dock seems to be safe for most adults. Taking too much yellow dock can cause diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, excessive urination, skin irritation, and low blood levels of potassium and calcium.
- Don't use raw or uncooked yellow dock. It can cause serious side effects including vomiting, heart problems, breathing difficulty, and even death. Also, handling raw yellow dock can cause skin irritation in some people.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t take yellow dock if you are pregnant. It has laxative effects that might be UNSAFE. It’s also best to avoid yellow dock if you are breast-feeding. The chemicals that cause the laxative effects can be transferred to a nursing infant through breast milk.
- Allergies: People who are allergic to ragweed may also be allergic to yellow dock.
- Blood clotting problems: Yellow dock may speed up clotting. If you have a clotting disorder, get your healthcare provider’s advice before starting yellow dock.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) blockage: Don’t use yellow dock if you have any kind of blockage in your digestive tract.
- Stomach or intestinal ulcers: Don’t use yellow dock if you have ulcers. Yellow dock can irritate the lining of the stomach and intestine, making ulcer symptoms worse.
- Kidney disease: Yellow dock contains a chemical that can bind with calcium and form crystals that can damage the kidneys. If you have kidney stones or have ever had kidney stones, get your healthcare provider’s advice before starting yellow dock.
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